Your safety is of primary importance here at Gunstock. We also expect you to do your part to keep yourself and others safe by skiing and riding in control, being aware of your surroundings, and being safety conscious. 

At Gunstock there are three (3) First Aid Stations. Call 603-737-4300

Please familiarize yourself with, and abide by, the nationally endorsed Responsibility Code and always act Park Smart.

Responsibility Code

Common Sense - it's one of the most important things to keep in mind and practice when on the slopes. The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) believes, and Gunstock is committed to, education, helmet use, respect and common sense are very important when cruising down the mountain. NSAA developed Your Responsibility Code to help skiers and boarders be aware that there are elements of risk in snowsports that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce.

Ten Points to Your Responsibility Code

1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
2. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
3. Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
4. Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
5. You must prevent runaway equipment.
6. Read and obey all signs, warnings and hazard markings.
7. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
8. You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
9. Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
10. If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.

For the safety of all surface and aerial lift passengars and Gunstock Mountain Resort employees, we require all snowboard passengers traveling through queue areas, within loading and unloading areas and while in transit, to keep one foot free from the snowboard binding. If a snowboarder is using ski poles and can keep their board parallel with adjacent lift passengers and/or in the required direction of travel in the queue and load/unload areas, the snowboarder will be allowed to keep both feet secured.

Park Smart

Park Smart is a set of basic rules for using the Parks and is the evolution of the original Smart Style program. A cooperative effort with the help of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) and National Ski Patrol (NSP) that emphasizes the proper use of terrain parks while delivering a unified message.

START SMALL - Work your way up. Build your skills.

MAKE A PLAN - Every feature. Every time.

ALWAYS LOOK - Before you drop.

RESPECT - The features and other users.

TAKE IT EASY - Know your limits. Land on your feet.

Uphill Travel

Gunstock Mountain Resort allows skinning, snowshoeing and other forms of non-motorized uphill access. For everyone’s safety on the mountain, we require that anyone participating in these activities during Ski Season adhere to the following guidelines and rules: Uphill Policy

During Gunstock's winter operations, an Uphill Access Pass must be visibly displayed while using uphill routes. The cost of the pass is $135. Gunstock Season Pass Holders have uphill access as a benefit AND must get the Uphill Access Pass at the Ticket Office to access the routes. All persons wishing to possess a Gunstock Uphill Access Pass must sign the Gunstock Uphill Access Release of Liability, Acknowledgement of Risks and Hazards and Agreement Not to Sue in order to obtain your pass.

Uphill travel is permitted on our three designated Uphill Routes for folks to skin or hike up, and ski/ride/hike down. Uphill Routes will be open when their connecting summit trails are open. Please use extreme caution as there is no Ski Patrol on site, and conditions may vary. Any activity on our trails at this time is entirely at your own risk. Sledding is not allowed. We must also heavily discourage congregating of any sort, including tailgating.

The designated uphill access routes may not be available every day. When the designated uphill routes are closed, uphill access is not permitted. Check the Gunstock website and the Daily Snow Report for route status.

• Alpine Route 1: Start Point: The Fireplace ➡Musket ➡ Lower Gunsmoke ➡ Middle Gunsmoke ➡ Upper Gunsmoke ➡ The Summit
• Alpine Route 2: Start Point: Gunstock Ski Club Building ➡Stonebar  ➡Flintlock ➡ The Summit
• Nordic Route 3: Start Point: Base of Mountain Coaster ➡ Try Me ➡The Ridge (Hiking Trail/Single Track) ➡ The Summit

Uphill travel is permitted on three designated uphill routes. Uphill routes will be open when their connecting summit trails are open. Please use extreme caution as there is no ski patrol on-site, and conditions may vary. Any activity on Gunstock's trails at this time is at your own risk. Sledding is not allowed. We also discourage congregating of any sort, including tailgating.

The designated uphill access routes may not be available every day. When uphill routes are closed, uphill access is not permitted. Check Gunstock's daily snow report for route status.

Click HERE for a PDF of the uphill policy and map of the routes.

Uphill travel is permitted between 6 and 9 a.m. ONLY on Route 1 and 2.
Uphill travel is permitted between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. ONLY on Route 3. 

Lift Loading/Riding on Snowboards

For the safety of all surface and aerial lift passengers and Gunstock Mountain Resort employees, Gunstock requires all snowboard passengers traveling through queue areas, within loading and unloading areas and while in transit, to keep one foot free from the snowboard binding.  
If a snowboarder is using ski poles and can keep their snowboard parallel with adjacent lift passengers and/or in the required direction of travel in the queue and load/unload areas, the snowboarder will be allowed to keep both feet strapped in.

Approved Equipment for Trail Use

The following equipment has been approved for on-snow use on Gunstock's trails:

• Skis
• Snowboards

Children on Chairlifts

We love to see the little ones learning to ski or ride! And many of them get especially excited to ride "the big chair" for the first time. Here are some important safety reminders for children riding on chairlifts during the winter season at Gunstock:

• Children must be able to load, ride, and unload without being carried.
• Children (and any other guests riding the chairlifts at Gunstock) must be wearing skis or other alpine sliding devices.
• Guests will not be permitted access to the chairlifts with a child in a carrier such as a backpack or chest pack. This is for the safety of the child in the unlikely event of a lift evacuation or injury to the adult.
• Once on the lift, children should sit all the way to the back of the seat; do not lean forward or on the bar.
• Sit still, hang on, and never engage in horseplay while riding the chairlift!

Kidsonlifts.org is a great resource for parents of children learning to ski/ride.

Aerial Drone Policy

Out of safety concerns for guests, employees, and resort property, Gunstock Mountain Resort prohibits the operation or use of unmanned aerial systems, or aerial drones, by the general public – including recreational users and hobbyists – without prior written authorization from the Resort. Contact marketing@gunstock.com.

Hanggliding and Paragliding Policy

Hanggliding and paragliding are prohibited on Gunstock Mountain Resort property.

Winter Dog Policy:

• For safety and sanitary reasons, pets are not permitted on snow surfaces.  This includes all alpine ski trails, the base area near the lodges and tubing hill area.
• Due to Department of Health regulations, pets are not permitted in any of our dining facilities.
• At the Nordic Center, dogs are only permitted on the 15KM of XC trails designated for skijoring and when using a skijoring harness. Please check in with the Nordic Center to sign in/register and get your trail pass. 
• Dogs may be walked along the roads in the campground.  They must be leashed and under control at all times.